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2016 Ford Focus 1.5L Diesel · SY66 MMK

SY66 MMK

2016 Ford Focus (1.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2016. Recorded mileage 68,135 miles. MOT valid until 17 Jan 2027. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.

Make & Model
FORD FOCUS
Year / Origin
2016 · Inverness
Safety Recall
Recall Notice
MOT Status
Valid until 17 Jan 2027
Road Tax
Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
Recorded Mileage
68,135 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 1.5L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults

Outstanding Safety Recall Notice

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MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 17 Jan 2027
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01 Oct 2026
Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2016
Engine
1499cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The vehicle presents a high standard of roadworthiness with a stable and consistent maintenance trend. The most recent MOT test conducted on 8 January 2026 at 68,135 miles resulted in no defects or advisories. This streak of clean passes across the last five tests indicates that the vehicle has been maintained to a professional standard and that critical mechanical and structural components are currently operating within acceptable DVSA tolerance parameters. The mileage pattern is consistent with a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 6,800 miles per year. There is a notable gap between September 2022 at 49,115 miles and January 2023 at 49,318 miles, where the car covered only 203 miles in four months. However, the usage increased significantly recently, with over 5,000 miles clocked between December 2024 and January 2026. This shift suggests the vehicle has transitioned from periods of low use to more regular driving, which is generally beneficial for keeping seals and mechanical components lubric. While the digital record shows no recurring failures or historical advisories, a physical inspection should focus on common Focus wear points for this generation. The buyer should check the suspension bushes and control arm ball for signs of tearing, as these often degrade over time regardless of mileage. Given the recent increase in usage, inspecting the brake discs for uneven wear and checking the calipers for binding is also prudent to ensure the braking system remains responsive under the higher annual mileage.
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SY66 MMK Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
  • Latest MOT passed on 08/01/2026
  • 68,135 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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SY66 MMK MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 27 Sept 2026, 11:18
MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 Ford Focus (SY66 MMK) between September 2022 and January 2026.

The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.

No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.

PASS
FAIL
ADVISORY

SY66 MMK Mileage History

  1. 01/09/202249,115 mi
  2. 18/01/202349,318 mi+203 mi
  3. 15/01/202454,964 mi+5,646 mi
  4. 31/12/202463,064 mi+8,100 mi
  5. 08/01/202668,135 mi+5,071 mi

Average of roughly 5,671 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

ULEZ Compliant
Recall Notice Outstanding

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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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